Federer Overwhelms Murray to Win Fifth U.S. Open

Roger Federer after defeating Andy Murray to capture the U.S. Open title. (Shaun Best/Reuters)

Roger Federer showed Andy Murray and the world that he’s far
from done. On Monday night, in front of a capacity crowd in Arthur Ashe
Stadium, Federer dominated the 21-year-old Scot, dictating play from
start to finish to win his fifth straight United States Open.

Federer won in straight sets, 6-2, 7-5, 6-2, breaking Murray’s service games an incredible seven times.

The Swiss former No. 1 was the aggressor throughout, placing his
backhands in just the right spots and then opening up with his powerful
and more reliable forehand.